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Bright and inviting home exterior with American flag and lush landscaping—reminder that asbestos can lurk unseen.

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The Weekend Home Refresh Checklist Every Busy Homeowner Needs

Sleek white kitchen featuring a stacked washer-dryer, stainless steel fridge, and modern stove, representing sustainable living with long-lasting appliances.

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | Sustainability | The Homemaker’s Journal

Sustainable repair: your partner for household parts

A joyful family laughing and cuddling together on a tidy sectional sofa in a bright living room—showcasing the peace and connection that followed the deep cleaning process.

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The Day Deep Cleaning Changed Everything in One Family’s Home

A cozy, modern farmhouse dining room showcasing a natural wood dining table set with cream tufted chairs. A crystal chandelier hangs over the table, enhancing the room's elegance. A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel serves as the room's focal point, adorned with farmhouse-style decor, including a large round sign and potted plants. The room also features open shelving filled with neutral ceramics and greenery, adding a rustic touch. Large windows illuminate the space, highlighting the inviting and warm aesthetic.

All Things Home | Cleaning | Decluttering | Homemaking | Organizing | The Homemaker’s Journal

Spring Cleaning Checklist: Deep Clean Your Home in One Weekend

A collection of amber glass soap dispensers and neatly folded white towels on a countertop near a sunlit window. Green plants add warmth to the scene, with soft sunlight streaming through the window.

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How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner

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How-To Clean Luxury Vinyl and Laminate Flooring

A beige suburban home with rooftop solar panels installed on a tan tile roof, set against a scenic mountain backdrop.

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Simple Energy-Saving Hacks That Pair Perfectly with Solar Power

Antique Copper Washtub after cleaning

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How to Clean and Polish Copper Easily

A man uses a pressure washer to clean mildew off light-colored vinyl siding on a home, spraying upward near the eaves.

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How Often Should You Schedule Pressure Washing For Your Home?

A person inserting a fresh, clean air filter into the AC unit to improve air quality and efficiency.

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Why is it important to change the AC filter regularly?

Solar panel technician in safety gear installing panels on a residential rooftop.

All Things Home | Eco-Friendly | Home Exterior Essentials | Home Maintenance | Home Remodeling | Sustainability | The Homemaker’s Journal

Is Your Roof Ready for Solar Panels? Here's How to Find Out

A stunning, all-white kitchen with a large marble island, stainless steel appliances, and elegant pendant lighting, showcasing a pristine and clutter-free space.

All Things Home | Cleaning | Decluttering | Homemaking | Organizing | The Homemaker’s Journal

Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Organized: Simple Strategies for a Stress-Free Routine

Cleaning red stains from a white carpet

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How to Effectively Remove a Red Stain From Your Carpet

How to Make the Absolute Best Affordable DIY Soap Scum Remover

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How to Make the Absolute Best Affordable DIY Soap Scum Remover

A blue 10 yard dumpster placed in front of a wooden frame of a building under construction. The dumpster is empty and positioned on a dirt lot.

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What Can (and Can't) Go in a 10 Yard Dumpster

A close-up of a hand holding a flexible aluminum duct hose, preparing to attach it to a ventilation pipe, highlighting the importance of proper duct maintenance and secure connections.

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Tips To Choose Air Duct Cleaning Company

Large empty dining room with vacuum lines in the carpeting

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How To Clean Carpet With Vacuum Cleaner

A golden Cocker Spaniel lies comfortably on a plush, white and gray patterned rug in a cozy living room setting. A gray couch and light wooden furniture are visible in the background.

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How to Remove Dog Urine Odor from Carpet

A person wearing a blue glove spraying oven cleaner on the interior walls of a dirty oven.

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Clean your oven in 5 steps

Clean garage with modular storage on two walls

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Discovering the Charm of Eco-Friendly Solutions for Your Home Surfaces

View of LED panel on an Ecowell LULU PO5

Cleaning | Homemaking | Reviews | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Best Wet Dry Multi-Surface Floor Vacuum

Before picture of dirty grout

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The Easiest Way to Clean and Whiten Grout Without Scrubbing

Bathroom counter being cleaned

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The Importance of Regular General Cleaning in Preventing Allergies and Respiratory Issues

Woman cleaning glass shower door

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The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Shower Glass Doors - A Thorough Guide!

reflection in glass fireplace door of two people

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Fireplace Maintenance Made Easy: How to Clean Fireplace Glass

Graphic overlay of a fresh clean kitchen linoleum floor

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How to Clean Kitchen Floor Linoleum and Ground in Dirt

How To Clean Silver with Baking Soda

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How To Clean Silver with Baking Soda

Crafting eco-friendly home decor with pressed flowers for sustainable celebrations.

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6 Eco-Friendly Home Décor Ideas for Important Celebrations

brown leather couch with sunlight shining on it in a very clean and neat living room

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Fresh Beginnings: How To Refresh Your Home With A Seasonal Deep Clean

Yellow metal bucket with two white microfiber cleaning cloths and a large jug of white vinegar

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DIY Tips and Tricks to Clean Your Park Model Cabin

Person wearing orange gloves using a plunger to unclog a sink filled with dirty water, with a wrench and scrub brush on the counter nearby.

All Things Home | Cleaning | Home Maintenance | The Homemaker’s Journal

How to Deal With Blocked Drains

Overhead view of a cup of coffee being made and brewed using a coffee and tea brewing straw

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JoGo Portable Coffee and Tea Brewing Straw: Does It Excel?

Close-up of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel lying on a beige carpet, with its head resting on the ground and large, expressive eyes looking upwards.

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BISSELL SpotClean Pet Pro Review: Top Pet Cleanup?

A side-by-side comparison of two carpet cleaning machines on a beige carpet. On the left is the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine, which is primarily green with a clear water tank. On the right is the Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine, which is red with a white and blue label that says "Rent The Rug Doctor - The Carpet Cleaning Machine with the Vibrating Brush.

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BISSELL versus Rug Doctor

A side-by-side comparison of two carpet cleaning machines on a beige carpet. On the left is the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine, which is primarily green with a clear water tank. On the right is the Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine, which is red with a white and blue label that says "Rent The Rug Doctor - The Carpet Cleaning Machine with the Vibrating Brush.

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BISSELL BIG GREEN VERSUS RUG DOCTOR

EV with a person holding a charger

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Setting Up Your Home Charging Station: A DIY Guide

graphic with an overlay describing the 7 reasons you need to vacuum your home more regularly

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7 Reasons You Need to Vacuum Your Home More Regularly

Beautiful healthy houseplants near a patio door - how to get rid of flies from plants

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How to Get Rid of Flies from Plants: Best Methods to Try

HOMEMADE LYSOL WIPES (HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DISINFECTANT WIPES)

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HOMEMADE LYSOL WIPES (HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DISINFECTANT WIPES)

Before and after of a microfiber couch after cleaning with a DIY couch stain remover

Cleaning | All Things Home | Eco-Friendly | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Homemade Couch Stain Remover: Easy-to-Make DIY Cleaner

Overhead view of the Briiv Air filter including the base, the filters, reindeer moss, and glass terrarium type dome

Reviews | Cleaning | Eco-Friendly | Green Cleaning | Natural Living | Sustainability | The Homemaker’s Journal

Briiv Air Filter Review: Unveiling Eco-Friendly Purification Technology

Keurig Kcup French Door Refrigerator from GE at Best Buy

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How to Clean a Refrigerator